- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Neenah, WI
Clayton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clayton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551032001340
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clayton Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Neenah · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clayton Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Neenah, WI.
School address
District: Neenah Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551032001340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Clayton Elementary shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-19.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 551032001340 · Neenah, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 12.1:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Neenah High (2,013 students)
Clayton Elementary shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-19.9%). Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Clayton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neenah High
Neenah High
2,013 students
- Shattuck Middl
Shattuck Middle
1,913 students
- Horace Mann Mi 519
Horace Mann Middle
519 students
- Wilson Element 401
Wilson Elementary
401 students
- Tullar Element 343
Tullar Elementary
343 students
- This school 206
Clayton Elementary
206 students
What this shows Clayton Elementary reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clayton Elementary compares
Clayton Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 74% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Clayton Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Neenah Joint School District reports $11,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clayton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neenah High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shattuck Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tullar Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clayton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Neenah
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Horace Mann Middle
Standard public school
519 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Tullar Elementary
Standard public school
343 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Coolidge Elementary
Standard public school
329 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Spring Road Elementary
Standard public school
299 students 12:1 students per teacher
Ace Alliance Charter Elementary
Standard public school
225 students 37.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clayton Elementary
How many students attend Clayton Elementary?
Clayton Elementary has 206 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Neenah, WI. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clayton Elementary?
10.0% of students at Clayton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clayton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clayton Elementary is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Neenah, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clayton Elementary?
Clayton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clayton Elementary rank among elementary schools in Neenah?
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Neenah, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Neenah on the city page.
What other schools are in Neenah Joint School District?
Besides Clayton Elementary, Neenah Joint School District also operates Neenah High (2,013 students), Shattuck Middle (1,913 students), and Horace Mann Middle (519 students). See the Neenah Joint School District district page for the complete list.